insurgence
[in-
sur
-j
uh
ns]
/ɪnˈsɜr dʒəns/
noun
1.
an act of rebellion; insurrection; revolt.
Origin
1840-50;
insurg(ent)
+
-ence
Can be confused
insurgence,
insurgency
.
Examples from the web for
insurgence
In a sense, each debauchery is a private though short-lived
insurgence
from the static conditions of his society.
Enemy strength continues to increase with the
insurgence
of newly conscripted personnel.
The
insurgence
of economic activity has raised the cost of housing.
British Dictionary definitions for
insurgence
insurgence
/
ɪnˈsɜːdʒəns
/
noun
1.
rebellion, uprising, or riot
Word Origin and History for
insurgence
n.
1847; see
insurgency
+
-ence
.